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as in job
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
he holds the position of manager at the store
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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
man's position in the universe
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
I knew that someone had been in the room because the chair was out of its usual position
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
holds the lead position in the standings
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as in to place
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of position
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Stallman’s position was that the source code to software should be free for everyone to use, learn from, and improve.
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David Siegel,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
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Noun
The state this year abolished the job of the New Orleans criminal court clerk — merging it with another court clerk position.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Stallman’s position was that the source code to software should be free for everyone to use, learn from, and improve.
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David Siegel,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Verb
The festival positions itself as the major platform for German film and filmmakers, but has also leaned heavily into co-production and expanded its international output.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
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Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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In her role as assistant county administrator, Cobbins coordinated alongside the local fire and police departments, municipal court system, city public works and more.
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Boston first baseman Willson Contreras and Washington starter Cade Cavalli each received seven-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their roles in the fourth-inning altercation.
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At least 22 locations broke or tied daily temperature records Thursdayand 17 more fell Friday.
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On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
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Lawyers in the gas station lawsuit assert that technology is enabling antitrust violations.
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Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Temperatures in a vehicle, especially one sitting on hot, sunny pavement, can quickly heat up to dangerous levels that can lead to heat stroke and death.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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The Supreme Court lifted a block that a lower court placed on the stops.
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There was at least one person who thought to protest over the situation.
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Vozinha continued his impressive World Cup on Friday with eight saves, including a fantastic stop of a clean shot from Messi in a one-on-one situation.
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There were other reminders as well, some less subtle than others, of the true purpose of Congress.
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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